We lost John Lennon on this day in 1980, and we also feel the same as Ozzy.
The historic date of December 8, 1980, is someone every music fan knows about. There won’t be any other more devastating day in the history of music. That day, we […]
Why Does John Lennon Keep Saying ‘Shoot Me’ on This Classic Beatles Song?
The Beatles never knew what they’d get when John Lennon introduced a new song. When he debuted “Strawberry Fields Forever” late in 1966, everyone present was knocked out by his […]
What Was the Beatles’ First Hit?
The Beatles released their first hit “Love Me Do” on 5th October 1962, sparking a phenomenon known as ‘Beatlemania’ across the world. The Beatles’ debut single was Love Me Do, […]
Exclusive book excerpt: Beatles historian Kenneth Womack details George Harrison’s rise in ‘The Story of Abbey Road’
Acclaimed Beatles historian, Kenneth Womack, is on the verge of releasing what has been described as his “most definitive account yet” in the exploration of the writing, recording, mixing, and […]
When George Harrison improvised hilarious lyrics to ‘My Sweet Lord’, dressed as a pirate
“In music terms, I sort of skived for 1977,” Harrison admitted about his lack of writing prowess while talking to BBC Radio 1. “I went on strike. I just went […]
The Beatles songs John Lennon thought had terrible lyrics
John Lennon was a prickly and bolshie character who had an unpredictable streak. His mood was as changeable as the wind, just like his opinions on The Beatles, where Lennon […]
John Lennon Nearly Changed Lyrics on His Final Single to Avoid Paul McCartney Chatter
After the 1970 breakup of The Beatles, fans of the Fab Four got solo albums from each member of the band that year. Overall, the quality was high and the […]
George Harrison Said His Lyrics for ‘All Those Years Ago’ Were a Bit Abstract
George Harrison thought his lyrics for “All Those Years Ago” were a bit abstract. However, George didn’t like explaining his songs. He thought it should be up to the listener […]
Meaning Behind the Song: “Something” by the Beatles
Following the Beatles’ grander opus “Come Together” opening their epic Abbey Road, “Something” left a softer sting of love and longing. The song presented George Harrison as more of a […]
‘Long Long Long’: George Harrison’s love letter to God
The Beatles have written a handbook on how to create love songs for the pop market. From the minute that ‘I Want to Hold Your Hand’ started invading the airwaves, […]